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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
FIGHT BETWEEN OLD MEN.
A Murderous Encounter Between an Ex-Su-
preme Judge and Missouri's State Auditor.

JEFFE RsoN CITY. No.. April 26.-Ex Supreme
Judge John w. Henry and State Auditor
Walker had an alteration on the Streets be-
Judge Henry shot once in the right arm and
again in the breast, and Walker was severely
cut in the head by blow from Judge Henry's
cane. Both men are now in charge of physi-
clans. The affair grew out of the late investiea-
ton Of Auditor Walker by legislative commit
tee Walker accused Judge Henry of talking
about him with a view to njuring him, and took
strong exception to the Judges testimony before
the committee. Judge Henry rep lied that he
had told nothing but the truth, whereupon
Walker, in very profane aud emphatic language,
called him liar. Judge Henry then struck
Walker over the head with his cane, and Walker
whipped out pistol and fred at him. The bail
entered the palm Of the Judge s left hand, passed
up the arm. just under the skin, to near the ell
bow, where it came out. crossed his breast and
lodged in the breast-bone The wound is severe,
and may be dangerous one. Walker got
heavy blow on the left temple, cutting a long
cash. and he is now suffering from nervous pros-
tration, Dalpitation of the heart and numbness
of his left side, but the doctors say he will be all
right in few days. Both are old men, and
Judge Henry is quite feeble.
KANSAS City. April 26-Judge Henry arrived
tonight from Jefferson City, and was conveyed
to his home in this city. He was able to sit up
and to converse in regard to his encounter with
Auditor Walker. The Judges story of the affair
is, in effect, the same as that telegraphed from
st. Louis Walker, upon calling him liar,
simultaneously made motion toward his hip
pocket. Henry then struck him with his cane.
and Walker getting his revolver out fired one
shot The doctors are of opinion that the ball.
which entered Judge Henrys breast after glanc-
ing from his arm, is lodged in the breast
bone. They will probe for it tomorrow. The
patients condition is not considered dangerous
The Journals jefferson City special says that
Mr. Walker was removed tonight from the house
into which he was taken to his home, five blocks
distant He vomited hard, and complained of
pain at the base OF the BRAIN His right side is
still partially benumbed. but the physicians say
he will fully recover in time.
The immediate cause of the dispute arose from
the recent investigation of the Auditor, who ac-
cused Judge Henry of having been active in cir
culating the charges against him. These charges.
recently published, were that the Auditor had
sold his influence in securing appointments and
had been interested in convict labor OF the State,
contrary to law. The investigating committee
Of the Legislature reported that only tho last
charge was proven. and that he owned stock in
a company manufacturing shoes in the peniten
tary. There was also i'll feeling between the
two men, arising from some personal matters in
politics.
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Action of the Canadian Parliament


OTTAWA, Ont, April 26.--Debate on the
coercion bill was resumed in the Canadian Par
lament to-day. Sir Richard Cartwright, ex-
Finance Minister, spoke strongly in favor of the
protest, on the ground that in 1867, when
Canada made her claim for compensation for
Fenian outrages she was told by Great Britain
that nothing could be done account of the
large antagonisuic Irish element in the United
States. 1t was, therefore, to Canada's interest
that this unfriendly element should be con-
cilated.
Mr. McCarthvs amendment in favor OF nom
Interference was negatived by vote of 133 to 49,
Mr. David moved another amendment express
ing regret that il became necessary to pass the
coercion bill, and reafirming the position taken
by the House in 1882 and 1886.
Sir John Macdonald objected to Mr. Curran's
resolutions. on the ground that they could do no
goad, as the coercion bill was bound to pass.
The amendmen: of Mr.. David was negatived
by vote of so to 128 Mr.. Currans anti-co-
srclon resolutions were carried by vote of 135
to At
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
DIR. Parker's Visit Postponed.

LONDON, April 26.-Dr. Parker. of the City
Temple, has received 50 many letters urging him
ag ainst goirg to Brooklyn in June to conduct
memorial service in honor of the late Henry
Ward Beecher. owing to fears that the heat NAV
be excessive. that he has resolved to postpone
his visit to that city until October Another
reason which influenced him in this decision was
that If ne went TO Brooklyn in June, he would
be In America nearly three months before he
would begin his lectprlng tour. Friends who
would be unable to be present if the memorial
services were held in June, have assured DR..
Parker of an appropriate welcome in October
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Cable Notes.

The Crown Prince Frederick William is rapid
ly recovering his health under the treatment he
is receiving at Ems. His hoarseness has entirely
disappeared and his appearance indicates COM
plete restoration to health in a short time
Mr.. Gladstone incorrectly reported to
have said. in his speech against Mr.. Goschens
budget, last evening, that ne believed the coun-
try was adding f100, 900 per annum to her
wealth. What he said was that he believed the
country was becoming richer than ever-that
she had added sl0000000 to her wealth in re-
cent wears
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rwo-Year-old Child Flogred to Death.

CLEVELAND, o., April 26 A most brutal
murder. the particulars of which hardly be
credited on Of the terrible cruelty of the
deed, took place in Decatur alley, near the
notorious Commercial-stieet hill, on Monday.
Some time ago Mrs. Jennie Docile, colored
woman, took charge OF a two-year-old colored
child named Robert Brown. Yesterday Mrs.
Dociis left the child in charge of two girls
When she returned at noon the little how was
very sick, and at p. NJ. he died. The girls told
her that the child had been very naughty and
they had whipped him ''a little" The fact Of
the chiids death soon spread through the
eiebborhood, and several persons who called At
the house and saw the body said that the infant
had been fogged to death. The body of the chile
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27

Joseph Row, with murder in the first degree, in
the Staying of Constable Logan, at Hnrlbut.
Hess 81 Co.'S store, on March Z. Under the
assumption that Mr.. Hurlbut had abetted Row,
he was indicted jointly with him. the code OF
Iowa recognizing accessory before or after
the fact, but considering everyone connected
with the crime a principal. Both prisoners
were released on bail Mr.. Hurlbut is q son of
the well-known manager of the Chicago Times
and administrator of the Wilbur F. Storey estate.
The indictments and arrests have caused great
excitement The trial promises to be sensa-
tional in some of its features as the Haddock
case.
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How Nihilists Are Tried.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 26 The trial of five
men aid three women, mostly young students,
charged with completely in the recent attempt to
kill the Gar, will commence tomorrow with
closed doors. Even relatives of the accused
will be excluded. The Indictment drawn up by
the Attorney general is voluminous document
of twenty-three folios. It is stated that the ac-
ssssed have confessed Il is said the Czar would
lawe been killed on the 10th instant if he had
taken his usual carriage drive. The plot leaked
out through information given by the lanilady
Of the house where some of the students
aoearded. The women 20 be put on trial have
been allowed TO consult lawyers.
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w HEN

was in a terrible condition. Great welts and
cuts deep in the skin were plainly visible, and in
many places the skin and flesh had been torn
open and the blood had oozed from the wounds
and trickled down upon the bed clothes. After
questioning the woman the officers decided to
arrest all the inmates of the house, and Mrs
Docile, Carrie Smith and Hattie Jewell were
taken to the central station. AL the prisoners
were locked up on the charge of murder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
Bay View Rioters Found Guilty.

MILWAUKEE,, April &c AT ten minutes past
II o'clock to-day. after celebrating little over
one hour. the jury In the Bay View riot cases
brought in a verdict of guilty against Joseph
SkrcZypczynski, John Dolna, Stephen Rozga and
John Odai for participating in the riots last May
Sentence not pronounced, Judge Soan ad-
journine court out of respect to the memory Of
Alexander Mitchell
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Indications that King Milan Will BE Com
PEELED to Make Concessions.
LONDON April 27.-The Standards correspond
ent at Belgrade telegrapts that he has reliable
information that pro-Russia feeling is so rapidly
increasing throughout Servia that King Milan
must soon see the necessity of receding from his
position and making concessions to Russia. No
one. the correspondent says, would be surprised
should he do so. and many believe that the Sc
curfy of his throne depends largely upon the
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Poisoned and Left to Die in the Street.
% Vn2; rotis


PHILADELPHIA, April 26--An eighteen-year-
old girl was found insensible in the street this
morning When restored to consciousness at
police station, she said she was Annie Easton, of
Fifty eighth street and Second avenue,
New York; that she came here
two months ago. looking for work.
ard met John Moore, whom she married on the
Goth inst. Yesterday, Moore took her to
house, the location of which she cannot recall,
and after drinking some beer with him she be-
came unconscious. and knew nothing more
until she revived at the station house.
There was a note in the bosom of her dress
stating that she intended to commit suicide by
poison. She says she did not write it. and
thinks Moore tried to poison her. and wrote the
note to avoid being suspected of her murder
The police think they find Moore. The girl
is now at hospital. and will recover.
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VIENNA, April ga storm of exceptional vi
olence occurred Yesterday in Movoria and Gala
cia. Twenty railway workmen sought shelter
in building. which was struck by lightning
Two men were killed and others rendered deaf
Twenty three peasants were crossing the River
Saan during the storm, when the boat upset,
and the greater mum Der were drowned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27

ROME. April 26 -Monsignor Rampolla, Papal
nunco at Madrid. to whom rendered, a
short time ago, the position of Pontifca Secre-
tary of State, which he declined, has been in
duced to reconsider his refusal, and it has been
finally arranged at the Vatican that he shall as
sumo the duties of his new Office almost imme-
diately.
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WEHAVE CHANGED ALL THAT"

AS the French say. We have such facilities
for securing umbrellas that everybody can
have one for himself, and so be without ex-
cuse for borrowing" his neighbor's.
Umbrellas in all the new things-cotton,
waterproof, gingham, alpaca, Gloria, silk-at
wholesale prices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
Charged with Mnrder.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
DEs MONIES, Ia. April 26-The grand jury
this morning returned indictment charging
j. Reed Hurlbut, Of Hurlbut. Hess s. Co., and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
Mrs Raelkwith.

ATLANTA. April &c. ~ Mrs. Beckwith wife OF
Right Rev. j W. Beck with Bishop of Georgia
died in this city this morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
WHEN INDICATIONS.

WEDNESDAY-Fair weather in southern
Indiana; fair weather, followed by local
showers in northern portion; warmer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-27
TOADSTOOLS!


You know what they are, doubtless?
They look very much like mushrooms.
Know how to tell toadstool from mush-
roomf The rule is old: Eat EN-. If they
kill you they are toadstoois. If they don't
they are mushrooms
THE PATTERN.
1t is not known how umbrellas originated.
Possibly they were patterned after toadstools
They are of very ancient date {both toad
stools and umbrellas.) Umbrellas used to be
sign of royalty. No one Aot a noble being
allowed to carry them
fxvyYrS TT vrr& Cvv,~yo-0 49, xrxx -, -.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-15
A DEPENDENT PENSION BILL
Drafted by the Nation al Pension Commit
tee Of the G.. A. L.

tee Of the G. A. L.
MADISON, Wis, June 1O.-Adiutant-Gen-
eIsl Gray, of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, is busily engaged in issuing to all
the posts in the country an important
document in the nature of a dependent
pension bill whose passage will be urged
upon the next Congress. 1t was drafted
by the National Pension Committee of the
G. A. r. This committee was appointed
by CommaDder-in-Chief Fairchild under q
resolution of the National Eacampment.
Section 1 of the bill provides that in con-
sldering the pension claims of dependent
parents, the fact and cause of death, and
the fact that the soldier left no widow or
minor children, having been shown, az re-
qUired by law, it shall be necessary only to
show by competent and sufficient evil
dence that such parent or parents are, or
have beer, without other means Of sup
port than THEN own manual labor or the
contributions of others not legally bound
for their support. PrOvided-That all
pensions allowed under this section of this
act shall commence from date of actual
dependence, if claim was filed prior to
July !, 1880, and IN case of applications
thereafter made, the pension shall com-
mence from the date of the filing of the
application in the Pension Office, or from
date of subsequent dependence.
Section 2 provides that all persons who
served three months in the military or
naval service of the L nited States and who
have been honorably discharged and are
suffering from mental or physical dis
ability not the result of their own vicious
habits, shall be entitled to receive $l2 per
month that persons who are now receiv-
ing pensions under existing laws, or whose
claims are pending in the Pension Office,
may receive the benefit of this act; that no
person shall receive more than one pension
for the same period, and rank in the service
shall not be considered.
Section 3 provides that If any invalid
pensioner has died, or shall hereafter die,
leaving widow, minor child or children
be no widow or child or children, de-
pendent mother or father, such widow, mi
nor child or children, or mother or father
shall be placed upon the pension roll at the
rates established by law for widows, minor
children or parents without regard to the
cause of death of such pensioner, provided
that said widow was married to The deceased
pensiOner prior to the passage of this act;
that the increase of pensions for minor
children shall be at the rate of s. per
month instead of 81 per month, as now
provided by law, and in case minor child
is insane idiotic or otherwise hel pless the
pension shall continue during the life of
the child, or during the period OF such
disability.
Section imposes fine of $500, or i'm
prisonment at hard labor not exceeding
two years, or both, IN the discretion of the
court, on agents or attorneys accepting a
greater fee than SO, payable only upon the
order of the Com missioner of Pensions by
the pension agent making payment of the
pension allowed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-15
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
une Returns of the Department of Agri-
culture.

WASHINGTON, June 10 The June returns
of the Department of Agriculture indicate
a reduction of nearly 2 per cent. in the
ca of winter wheat. Changes in acreage
OF States are very slight. except in Kansas,
here reduction OF % per cent. is re-
gorted, caused by bad harvests and low
prices. The spring wheat area has been
enlarged per cent. from increased immi-
grafton and farm-making west of the MIS-
sissippi River, in the districts traversed by
the Northern Pacific Railroad. Most of the
increase is in Dakota, which reports an in.
crement of "a per cent. The total area
of wheat is about 81 100000 acres, a frac-
ton of l per cent. more than that of the
previous crop.
In the condition of winter wheat there is
no change. the average being $40. reduc-
ton of $40 of l per cent In 1856, the
June average was 90 Reports of short
straw are very numerous; in some districts
there are indications that the yield OF
grain will be larger proportionately than OF
straw. If there is no increase from this
cause, the yield must be less than an aver
age. The harvest is already in progress up
to the 3sth degree of north latitude.
The condition of spring wheat is good in
Dakota and Territories westward, but be-
low average records in Wisconsin, Min
pesota, Iowa and Nebraska. The general
average of spring wheat is S7.S, which is
lower than in recent years, but thirteen
points higher than in 1881. At harvesting
last year the condition averaged so. Dry
weather in April has been injurious to
winter wheat. Insects have committed
greater depredations than usual. The
central belt westward from Pennsylvania
and Virginia has suffered local damage
from the Hessian fly and the chinch bug
has wrought injury in Illinois, Missouri
and Kansas.
The area of winter rye has been dimin
ished over per cent, mainly by q large
reduction in Kansas. Condition is better
than that Of wheat, as the. usual average il
$50.
An apparent enlargement of the barley
acreage OF per cent. is indicated. The in
crease is in Dakota, California, Oregon anC
the Territories. Condition averages 81, be
ing slightly above that OF wheat.
There is a continuance OF the extension
of oats culture. The increase is 4 per cent
| This crop has taken a part of the area form
erly in wheat Kansas an advance OF 81
per cent. over the acreage of last year. Tit
| increase is large in the Northwest, ant
there is a tendency to enlargement In al
sections OF the country.
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Attacked by a snake.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Juhe 1O.-On Mr.. J. w.
Frank farm, on the gravel road, monster
blacksnake makes its home. The reptile is
said to be SIX to seven feet long, and as
thick as a mans arm. 1t has been seen re-
peatedly, but was never pursued or modest
ed, those who saw it being afraid to tackle
it on account of its size and the knowledge
that blacksnakes will fight. Fred Scholl,
a young man employed by Mr.. Frank, was
out working on the farm Wednesday, when
be came across the snake summing itself.
He struck it with a fork, and it turned
upon him, and raising from the grou nd
half of its length, struck at him, when he
retreated, still keeping the snake of with
the fork. The snake tried to get In on him,
and might have hurt HIM, but he managed
to hit it once and the reptile retreated,
leaving him in possession of the field OF
battle.
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D<a1aDrops.
ILondon Spectator

Many years since, when, as a young
curaie, j had been delivering sermon on
the "Forgiveness of Injuries in Hurst
monceaux Church, and, as fiattered my
self, with considerable power, on returning
to the vestry my dear old rector, julius
Hare, said to me, with the well-known
queer smile on his rugged face: "Do you
know what YOU have been saying to the
people? ] only hope they won't follow
your advice" why, what?" / asked with
some surprise. Why, you've been telling
them over and over again to be sure always
to return evil for good" Need / say that
my good opinion of myself and OF my ser
mon was seriously and whoiesomely less
eDed?
The other example occurred at well
known watering place. Sitting next to 9
lady resident at table. the name OF q gen.
tleman, also resident there, having been
mentioned, some conversation arose which
showed that was well acquainted With
him. "Desr me-" said the lady, 81 did
not know that Mr.. p Ws1 such q friend
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THREE MEN MURDERED.
Reopening OF Hostilities I'm Kentucky's
Most Lawless County, Rowan

LOUISVILLE, une a special TO the
Evening Times gives the following partic-
ulars OF the reopening of hostilities in
Kentucky's most lawless county, Rowan:
The citizens of Morehead are again startled
by the killing of three men. Yesterday
the Town Marshal of Morehe ad, John Man
min, had a warrant for the arrest of Jack
and William Logan, sons of the notorious
Dr. Henry d. Logan, who is now in the
Lexington Jail on a charge of m urder.
Mannin went to the house of the Logan
boys to arrest them. An old lady to Id him
that they were not in. He told her that
he would have to search the house, and
proceeded to do so. AS he assembled the
stairway the Logan boys, who were con-
cealed above, fred upon him, infiicting IA
tai wounds. Mannin's posse OF two men
who were with him then returned the fire
OF the Logan boys, killing them both.
Mannin never took any part in the Martin
Tolliver feud. The Logans were active
Martin su pporters.
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johnson Count,,s Big Steer.

FRANKLIN, June 9.-Johnson County sets
up the claim to having the largest steer of
any county in the State. He was five years
old last February, sixteen feet from tip of
nose to tip of tail, and six feet high on
weathers. He measures twenty-five inches
around the fore leg just above the knee.
He is not fat. His present weight is about
$500 pounds. Parties who have been to
the New Orleans Exposition aud Chicago
fat cattle show say that he is larger in
size than any animals there, but not so
heavy. To fatten him equal to those on
exhibition there he would weigh more than
any of them. He is owned by Mr.. George
Hughs, who raised him. We don't stop
on cattle. We can raise more corn and
wheat to the acre, show bigger hogs, finer
horses, the finest and best improved farms
and the prettiest girls of any county in the
State.
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niad From Poison.

HUNTINGBURG, June 9.-News has just
reached here of a case of death by poison
which occurred at Velpen, station west
of here on the L., E. and st. L. Railroad,
the victim being a child of Mr.. Henry Hol-
lenberg, a wealthy merchant of the place.
The mother had given the child tightly
corked bottle, containing what she sup.
posed to be whisky, but after the child had
gone of to play, she was startled by the
screams of the little fellow, and, on re-
spending. found the child in terrible con-
vulsions, and upon examination found the
bottle uncorked and the contents, which
afterward proved to be oil of tansy, miss
ing. The child lived but short while in
excruciating agony.